2006-09-08 13:34:09 · 8 answers · asked by freshoutofblood 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Because the sounds eminating from the woods from older guitars generally sound more appealing and rich than the tones from a fresh guitar that hasn't had time to age.
Think of guitars like scotch whiskey.
2006-09-08 13:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by YahooAnswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the case of acoustic guitars, it's like a vintage violin, the wood actually improves and resonates better with age and play. Also one of the best woods, brazilian rosewood, can no longer be harvested, so that combination of old, payed and brazilian rosewood make a heavenly instrument like a Martin D-28
2006-09-09 18:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by William K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To pay homage to the craftsmen that created the medium they have chosen to express themselves with. And to honor the artists that have inspired them.
2006-09-08 20:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by mikegolden747 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound and action.
A truly great guitarist doesn't give a crap what somebody else thinks of their axe.
2006-09-08 22:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sentimental value, sound, etc. Many are just avid collectors.
2006-09-08 20:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most of them sound better
2006-09-09 09:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-08 20:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-08 20:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by Yana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋